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Welcome to the HEALTHmattersMD blog—an online resource where providers can find the latest news and updates about HPSM. Top stories are highlighted with images, and you can find more stories listed under them. To read a story, just click the headline or the "Read more" link. In the side menu, you can also select articles by topic or see our newsletter archive and provider notices.

Top Stories

Primary Care Investments blog post

Primary Care Investments: Grants and Practice Assessments

This past April, HPSM launched four new grants to support our primary care network - apply now! Read more

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PCP Spotlight blog post

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New Process for Requesting Enhanced Care Management Services

Providers requesting Enhanced Care Management (ECM) services are now required to submit an ECM referral form. Previously, providers submitted a Prior Authorization Request (PAR) form for ECM services to our Utilization Management Department for review. 

To request ECM

Submit one of these forms (depending on the member’s age):

To speed up processing time, type directly into the form and submit it via secure email to [email protected]. Do not use a scanner, fax the form or fill in the form by hand. Watch our new tutorial video on the required forms, submission process and more. 

If you have any questions about this change, email [email protected].